iTunes help, please

BigV · 11-08-2005, 12:30 PM

I have Windows XP, fully patched, on my Dell laptop. I recently reinstalled *everything* on my system, from the OS on up. When the time came to reinstall iTunes, the program went in ok, but my music collection is hashed in iTunes only. It plays all the tunes, but with a high frequency cutout, like if you were to sing into a running box fan, or rapidly tap your adam's apple while singing. Many (continuous) brief interruptions of the playback. It sounds like staccato rhythm being rapped out on the play button. The playback of the stored unDRMed files is crap and the direct play of all music cds is crap. Both examples work fine in Windows Media Player. The system behaves as though iTunes' turn for a processor cycle isn't coming frequently enough. But the system is not overloaded, it's loafing. 90% idle, according to Task Manager.

I have uninstalled iTunes, and reinstalled it--same result. Repaired installation--same result. Reverted to an earlier version of iTunes--same result. I *like* iTunes, and would *like* to keep using it as my preferred music player on this machine. But the sound is unacceptable.

I would be grateful for any help. Thanks in advance.

Elspode · 11-08-2005, 12:33 PM

I would check my Direct X version and my soundcard drivers. Then I'd have a beer.

BigV · 11-08-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

...soundcard drivers. Then I'd have a beer.

What are you drinking? My treat.

Elspode · 11-08-2005, 10:36 PM

Diet coke.

Did that fix it?

11-08-2005, 12:30 PM	#1
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	iTunes help, please I have Windows XP, fully patched, on my Dell laptop. I recently reinstalled everything on my system, from the OS on up. When the time came to reinstall iTunes, the program went in ok, but my music collection is hashed in iTunes only. It plays all the tunes, but with a high frequency cutout, like if you were to sing into a running box fan, or rapidly tap your adam's apple while singing. Many (continuous) brief interruptions of the playback. It sounds like staccato rhythm being rapped out on the play button. The playback of the stored unDRMed files is crap and the direct play of all music cds is crap. Both examples work fine in Windows Media Player. The system behaves as though iTunes' turn for a processor cycle isn't coming frequently enough. But the system is not overloaded, it's loafing. 90% idle, according to Task Manager. I have uninstalled iTunes, and reinstalled it--same result. Repaired installation--same result. Reverted to an earlier version of iTunes--same result. I like iTunes, and would like to keep using it as my preferred music player on this machine. But the sound is unacceptable. I would be grateful for any help. Thanks in advance. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-08-2005, 12:33 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I would check my Direct X version and my soundcard drivers. Then I'd have a beer. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-08-2005, 10:36 PM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Diet coke. Did that fix it? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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